Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.27340

The Craftsman 917.27340 is a 2004 lawn tractor from the LT 1000 Series built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features an 18 hp Briggs & Stratton 501cc single-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds. The tractor is two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. It has a 42-inch mid-mount mower deck attachment with a manual lift and uses mid PTO with a manual clutch. Tires are sized 15x6.0-6 front and 18x9.5-8 rear. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with 230 CCA and negative ground.
Power18 hp
Founded42" deck
Model917.27340

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.27340

Engine
Typegasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft
ModelBriggs & Stratton 31P777
Starterelectric
Fuel tank1.25 gal (4.7 L)
SparkplugChampion RC12YC
Bore/Stroke3.56x3.062 inches (90 x 78 mm)
Displacement501 cc (30.6 ci)
Oil capacity1.25 qts (1.2 L)
Power (gross)18 hp (13.4 kW)
Sparkplug gap0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Starter volts12
General
TypeLawn tractor
Year2004
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SeriesLT 1000 Series
SteeringManual steering
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerAYP
Operator stationOpen operator station
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH28
Battery CCA230
Battery GroupU1R
Battery volts12
Charging amps3 (battery), 5 (headlights)
Attachments
BeltAYP 144959
Typemid-mount Craftsman, 2-blade with manual lift
Mower deck42" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width42 inches (106 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
ModelPeerless LTH2000
Dimensions & Tires
Rear tire18x9.5-8
Front tire15x6.0-6
Lawn/turf rear18x9.5-8
Lawn/turf front15x6.0-6
Power Take-off (PTO)
Typeindependent
Clutchmanual
LocationMid PTO